Elzinga & Volkers

Business Details

50+ Years

experience

Trusted Construction Management Services in Michigan

At Elzinga & Volkers, we prioritize people in every project we undertake. With 80 years of experience, we combine innovation and a human-centered approach to deliver thoughtful, efficient construction solutions. Our services range from reimagining existing spaces to building from the ground up, ensuring clients receive collaborative partnerships invested in their success. We emphasize safety, earning national recognition for our safety programs and fostering a culture where employees return home safely each day. Our self-performed trades and facilities services enhance quality control and project timelines. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, weve expanded to Florida, bringing our people-first philosophy to new markets.

Our history, rooted in 1945 as Elzinga & Volkers, reflects a legacy of adapting to client needs while maintaining a focus on craftsmanship and community. Weve built relationships with top professionals in the industry, ensuring projects are executed with expertise and care. Our commitment to safety, demonstrated through initiatives like Safety Week and a dedicated Safety Leadership Council, sets us apart. Weve earned awards for excellence and are recognized as a top workplace, reflecting our dedication to employees and clients alike. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on innovation, we continue to deliver remarkable projects across healthcare, senior living, and commercial sectors.

Services

Construction Management Self-Performed Trades Firestopping Facilities Services

Details

Year established: 1945

Highlights and features

We offer 80 years of construction expertise with a people-first approach.
Our in-house trades ensure quality control and efficient project timelines.
We are nationally recognized leaders in construction safety programs.
We provide customized solutions for complex healthcare and senior living projects.
Our team includes award-winning professionals with decades of industry experience.

Associations and certifications

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Factory Mutual (FM)

What people say

Award-winning safety programs 80 years of experience Community-focused Client collaboration In-house trades

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Services

Construction Management

Our construction management services provide clients with end-to-end project oversight, combining decades of experience with innovative planning tools. We specialize in tailoring processes to client goals, whether through Agency CM or CM at-risk models. Our team ensures seamless coordination between design, budgeting, and execution phases.

Self-Performed Trades

With seven high-performing trade divisions, we maintain direct control over critical construction phases. Our skilled craftsmen handle demolition, carpentry, painting, and more, reducing labor risks and improving schedule reliability. This in-house capability enhances quality assurance across all project types.

Firestopping

Our firestopping division specializes in passive fire protection systems certified by UL and FM standards. We implement advanced materials and methods to compartmentalize fire spread in commercial buildings. This service ensures compliance with safety codes while maintaining structural integrity during emergencies.

Facilities Services

We provide customized maintenance solutions for commercial properties, ranging from minor repairs to comprehensive renovations. Our team addresses HVAC, electrical, and structural needs with rapid response times. This division supports long-term facility optimization through preventive maintenance programs.

People

Mike Novakoski

President and CEO

Mike Novakoski leads Elzinga & Volkers with a focus on safety culture and client partnerships. He has driven the company's expansion into Florida markets while maintaining its Midwest values. Novakoski co-authored leadership development books emphasizing right-brain creativity in construction management.

George Martinez

Painting Division Manager

George Martinez oversees Elzinga & Volkers's painting operations, ensuring high-quality finishes across commercial projects. He received the Craft Professional of the Year award for his expertise in surface preparation and coating applications. Martinez leads training programs for apprentices in painting techniques.

Questions

What construction sectors does EV specialize in?

We focus on healthcare facilities, senior living communities, and commercial projects, with expertise in complex renovations and ground-up builds.

How does EV ensure project safety?

Our safety culture includes annual Safety Week training, a dedicated Safety Leadership Council, and industry-leading protocols that have earned multiple awards for incident prevention.

Do you offer in-house construction services?

Yes, we maintain seven self-performed trade divisions including carpentry, painting, and demolition to control quality and timelines.

Can you handle large-scale projects?

We manage projects exceeding $200 million with dedicated teams while maintaining personalized client relationships throughout the process.

Reviews (4)

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Soyes

Sep 14, 2021 Report

Great! Best people to work with. Very unmistakable! Also very, very safe work ethic and the relationships made are always before the critique.
Services:Paint outdoors,Remodeling

Mary Castro

Aug 27, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
My company did a post construction clean up job for this company and they were a very professional and nice people to work with! I would work for them in a heartbeat
M&M cleaning

Daryn Adair

Mar 11, 2021 Report

Amazing folks, doing amazing things! Felt right at home the first week of employment here, everyone I have met so far, are the industry best at thier particular niche within this awesome company!

Doug Barense

Oct 30, 2017 Report

Great group of professionals always working to serve their clients and sub-contractors better. Top notch in Holland!